Lava Beds National Monument | The Catacombs & Golden Dome Caves

[@meemmahn2856]

I lived in southwest Oregon and the Lava Beds were about a six-hour drive away. We would go there usually once a year for thanksgiving or something. That stopped when covid happened, my dad lost his job and we moved to florida. It's unfortunate, but I'll probably never be able to see the area again. Great memories from a time now long past.

[@ronbelcher9301]

2 of my friends and I were in the catacombs about 40 years ago. is had been recently discovered then and wasn't really open to the public there was no ladder at the time just a small hole in the ground out in the middle of nowhere lol we only made it a little ways in but it was an amazing adventure for us young kids I haven't been back since unfortunately but thanks for the video sure brought back memories 👍

[@22kjjacobson]

I have fond memories of caving through that route when I was younger. Thanks for the video it was great to reminisce.

[@waterskippers]

These are two of my favorite caves. Golden Dome because it's pretty and Catacombs because it's a big maze.

[@alanearles3469]

getting to the end of catacombs is a goal of mine this summer!

[@nasagirl6239]

That is so awesome that you guys made it to the end!! I went caving for the first time last November and actually got lost in catacombs!! Lol! We are going back this spring!! I want to sign the booklet!!

[@pauljto]

Alone?? How did u get out

[@nasagirl6239]

@@pauljto I was with my husband. We were able to find the boxing glove chamber which is the only picture featured in the map section of the book you buy at the visitor center. Once we found that we were able to get our bearings straight and we followed the map out the rest of the way.

[@Kreemerz]

Goodness, this is spelunking.